IPA: symbols of power?

Mark Hancock investigates using the IPA and argues that it is a phonemic rather than phonetic chart. It is a useful guide to pronunciation but not all sounds are and accents are precisely covered . . .

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Mark Hancock
Mark Hancock
Mark Hancock has taught in Sudan, Turkey, Brazil, Spain and the UK, to both adults and young learners. His first book, Pronunciation Games, was published by CUPin 1995. Since then, he has published many ELT textbooks, including English Pronunciationin Use (CUP). He is co-founder of the ELT resource. Website - www.hancockmcdonald.com